Lietuvybės saugotojas Justinas Marcinkevičius: iš Prienų krašto muziejaus rinkinio

LTPer dvidešimt penkerius Prienų krašto muziejaus veiklos metus yra susiformavusios pagrindinės temos, kurios atsiskleidžia ekspozicijose bei saugojamuose rinkiniuose: etnografija, žymūs žmonės, Prienų sportinės aviacijos gamyklos raida, Prienų miesto istorija, rezistencija. Vienas vertingiausių muziejus rinkinių – tai iš Prienų rajono kilusio Justino Marcinkevičiaus (1930–2011) memorialinis palikimas. Po klasiko mirties muziejui buvo perduoti daiktai iš jo buto Vilniuje. Asmeninė biblioteka dovanota Prienų Justino Marcinkevičiaus viešajai bibliotekai. Literatūros klasikas J. Marcinkevičius yra neatsiejama Lietuvos kelio į Nepriklausomybę dalis. Jo asmuo Lietuvos laisvės naratyve tapo simboliu. Viena vertus, kalbėdami apie XX a. visuomenės nuotaikas, galime remtis poeto kūryba, pasisakymais. Kita vertus, memorialinis palikimas, materialus palikimas yra ne mažiau iškalbingas. Šiame straipsnyje pristatoma muziejuje saugoma memorialinių daiktų kolekcija. Eksponatai aprašomi pasitelkiant svarbiausius J. Marcinkevičiaus gyvenimo ir kūrybos akcentus. Reikšminiai žodžiai: Justinas Marcinkevičius, Prienų krašto muziejus, memorialiniai daiktai, kolekcija. [Iš leidinio]

ENSince the establishment of Prienai Area Museum, for twenty-five years, the main themes have been formed, which are revealed in the expositions and fund collections – ethnography, prominent people, the development of the Prienai Sports Aviation Factory, the history of Prienai city, and resistance. One of the most valuable museum collections is the legacy of Justinas Marcinkevičius who was born in Važatkiemis (Prienai district). This personality was important for Lithuanians not only during the period of Revival. His works and social activities strengthened nationality, stimulated interest in history, and the Lithuanian language. How much the poet meant to Lithuanians is also shown by his memorial things preserved in Prienai Area Museum. After Marcinkevičius’ death, his large memorial legacy was handed over to Prienai Area Museum. It included items from his study room, furniture, a typewriter, photos, national sashes, awards, sculptures, decorated boxes, accessories, books, prints, and several memorial items of his wife Genovaitė. Visitors get acquainted with some of the memorial items of Justinas Marcinkevičius in the exposition “Literary Prienai”. It reveals the multifaceted personality of the poet, society, and cultural figure. The preserved gifts also show his own unique connection to the readers. The museum preserves the gifts of his admirers: a photo album of the “Baltic Way”, presented in memory of this event, letters illustrated by pupils, national sashes presented to him in various places in Lithuania, students’ letters, etc. The values preserved in the museum testify to the exceptional role of Marcinkevičius during the Lithuanian national revival. His participation brought everyone together, strengthened. The poet’s works and authority were especially valued. [From the publication]